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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
(3-Methylthio)propanol |
| Synonym(s) |
Methionol;(Methylmercapto)propyl alcohol;3-(Methylthio)propyl alcohol;Methyl 3-hydroxypropyl sulfide;3-Hydroxypropyl methyl sulfide |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3-(Methylthio)propanol |
| JECFA number |
461 |
| CAS number |
505-10-2 |
| FEMA number |
3415 |
| COE number |
11554 |
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| Molecular weight |
106.18 |
| Chemical formula |
C4H10OS |
| Physical form/odour |
pale yellowish, mobile liquid; powerful sweet, soup or meat-like odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol and oils |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
195°; 93-94° (17mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
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| Refractive index |
1.483-1.493 |
| Specific gravity |
1.027-1.033 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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